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marriage. by the age of 35, about 74% of people have done it. by 65, 95%. so basically, we're all pretty much gonna get married (i already kno five older adults who aren't married altho yes i do kno more than 100 people so god only knows how many of you, dear readers, aren't gonna marry). i'm already expecting to. now, don't get me wrong. i'm not one of those who has been planning her 'big day' ever since i can remember. i don't kno where i want it, how i want it, and i damn well don't kno when it's gonna be. but come on, let's just look at the stats. anyway, i bring this up becuase i kno that some of my friends who have been in serious relationships have actually talked seriously about marrige. reep and i haven't. and we've been together the longest. i asked him why this is. he said it's because he wonders wat's the point really when i'm not even wanting to get married eventually. and yeah, i'm not wanting to get married, i'm not planning on it, but i am expecting it. you kno? so i guess this is a bit discouraging to reep? not in the sense that 'oh no, stephanie doesn't want to get married and i do!' nono. but i guess me only expecting to but not wanting to makes talking about marriage seem like a waste of time. and really? us being in our early 20s (dating five years is no real indication of marriage i think altho it does put on the pressure!) and not at all wanting to marry so early does make the whole discussion a bit silly. oh, and another stat. average age for marriage for women is 26, men 27. so cheer up folks, we've about another four or five years to go. here's to the tortoise...